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Foxconn Assembly LLC

System Administrator

San Jose, CA · On-site

Key Responsibilities: • System & Server Management: Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade ... Administer NAS and SAN storage solutions, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. • Core ...

Agelix Consulting

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Washington, DC · On-site

Minimum 5 years' experience with mid-level and senior level as a System Administrator with experience with Microsoft 365 platform, cloud infrastructure systems, cloud servers, Windows Server Active ...

RP Business Solutions

System Administrator

Sandy, UT · On-site

System Administrator Job Summary Responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, and supporting a ... Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security. * Ensure network connectivity ...

RP Business Solutions

System Administrator

Sandy, UT · On-site

System Administrator Job Summary Responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, and supporting a ... Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security. * Ensure network connectivity ...

Astrion

System Administrator

Biloxi, MS · On-site

Overview System Administrator Location: Hurlburt Field, FL, JBSA, TX, and Keesler AFB, MS Job ... You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain server software and server operating systems and ...

Astrion

System Administrator

Hurlburt Field, FL · On-site

Overview System Administrator Location: Hurlburt Field, FL, JBSA, TX, and Keesler AFB, MS Job ... You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain server software and server operating systems and ...

Infotech Sourcing

System Admininistrator

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Security System Administrator Location: Ashburn, VA Summary The Security Systems Administrator is ... Maintain and operate the supporting server infrastructure including Windows Server, services ...

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How much do server system administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for server system administrator in the United States is $43.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $51.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Server System Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Server System Administrator, you need strong knowledge of operating systems (like Windows Server or Linux), networking, and troubleshooting, often backed by a relevant degree or certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA). Experience with server management tools, virtualization platforms (like VMware or Hyper-V), automation scripts, and monitoring systems is also crucial. Analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help you prioritize tasks, collaborate with colleagues, and quickly resolve issues. These competencies ensure that critical IT infrastructure remains secure, reliable, and efficient, supporting organizational continuity.

What are some common challenges a Server System Administrator faces when managing large-scale server environments?

Server System Administrators managing large-scale environments often encounter challenges such as ensuring high uptime, quickly troubleshooting network or hardware failures, and efficiently applying security patches across multiple servers. Balancing the need for robust security with system performance can also be demanding, especially during peak usage times. Collaboration with network engineers, application developers, and security teams is essential to maintain seamless operations and address issues proactively.

What are Server System Administrators?

Server System Administrators are IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers in an organization. They ensure that server environments run smoothly, securely, and efficiently, supporting critical business applications and data. Their duties include monitoring system performance, managing backups, applying security updates, and providing technical support. Server System Administrators often work with both hardware and software, and may also be involved in planning for system upgrades or expansions.

What is the difference between Server System Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectServer System AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, Cisco CCNACompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP
Work EnvironmentData centers, server rooms, cloud environmentsNetwork operation centers, office networks, data centers
ResponsibilitiesManaging servers, OS configuration, troubleshooting server issuesManaging network infrastructure, routers, switches, network security
Industry UsageIT companies, data centers, cloud providersTelecommunications, enterprise IT, internet service providers

The Server System Administrator primarily focuses on managing and maintaining servers and related infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. In contrast, the Network Administrator handles network hardware, configurations, and connectivity. Both roles require similar certifications and often work together within IT teams, but their core responsibilities differ based on their focus areas.

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System Administrator

AHU Technologies, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$43 - $48/hr

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Job Description:
Short Description: 16+ years of experience. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
Complete Description:
The Master System Administrator is responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and related infrastructure essential for emergency response operations within the 911 center. This position involves engineering, configuring, and managing server systems and networks to ensure high availability and reliability of services. The Master System Administrator will provide operational support, troubleshoot issues, and implement security measures to protect sensitive data. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a thorough understanding of systems administration, and experience in a high-pressure environment, ensuring that all systems function optimally to support emergency services.
CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and related infrastructure.
2. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
3. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to District policies, standards, and guidelines.
4. Systems administration engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
5. Installs new/rebuild existing servers and configures hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
6. Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes.
7. Reviews system and application logs.
8. Verifies completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
9. Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
10. Performs daily backup operations, which include ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media; creating recovery tapes or disks; and recycling media and sending off-site, as necessary.
11. Performs regular file archival and purging, as necessary.
12. Creates, changes, and deletes user accounts per request.
13. Provides Tier III/other support, per request from various constituencies.
14. Investigates and troubleshoots issues.
15. Diagnoses and recovers hardware or software failures.
16. Coordinates and communicates with impacted constituencies.
17. Applies operating system (OS) patches and upgrades on a regular basis
18. Upgrades administrative tools and utilities.
19. Configures/adds new services, as necessary.
20. Upgrades and configures system software that supports infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.
21. Maintains operational, configuration, or other procedures.
22. Performs periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
23. Performs ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, as required.
24. Configures central processing unit (CPU), memory, and disk partitions, as required.
25. Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Skills Matrix:
16+ yrs. installing and configuring system hardware/software in an enterprise environment. Required 16 Years
16+ yrs. installing operating system (OS) patches and upgrades. Required 16 Years
16+ yrs. monitoring networks to ensure security and availability. Required 16 Years
16+ yrs. performing daily backups. Required 16 Years
16+ yrs. troubleshooting server and other hardware issues
Required 16 Years
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience. Required
Compensation: $43.00 - $48.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INCis an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.

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